Valves and flow control

Actuated valves

An actuated package must be selected from actual valve torque, safety factor, power source, travel time, cycle count and fail position, then function-tested before delivery.

Type and construction

Available types

Each type has its own technical page

Quick comparison

How the main types differ in selection

Open a type for full details
TypePurposeBest suited toWatchpoint
Electric actuated ball valveFast isolation with a low-restriction flow pathServices requiring tight isolation and quarter-turn operationSeat compatibility, trapped cavity, torque and body-cavity pressure rise
Pneumatic actuated ball valveFast isolation with a low-restriction flow pathServices requiring tight isolation and quarter-turn operationSeat compatibility, trapped cavity, torque and body-cavity pressure rise
Electric actuated butterfly valveIsolation or control with a compact quarter-turn designMedium and large sizes, water, utilities and many process servicesSeat design, offset, disc-to-pipe clearance and permitted velocity
Pneumatic actuated butterfly valveIsolation or control with a compact quarter-turn designMedium and large sizes, water, utilities and many process servicesSeat design, offset, disc-to-pipe clearance and permitted velocity
Pneumatic diaphragm valveIsolation of the process fluid from moving parts by a flexible diaphragmChemicals, corrosive fluids or duties requiring clean containmentDiaphragm material and life, temperature, pressure and chemical compatibility
Pneumatic knife gate valveFull-line isolation with low pressure loss when openLines where the valve normally operates fully open or fully closedNot intended for continuous throttling; check orientation, gate design and face-to-face
Pneumatic pinch valveManaging flow within process pipingIsolation, control, protection or automation as required by designPressure, temperature, fluid, leakage, materials and operation
Actuated three-way valveManaging flow within process pipingIsolation, control, protection or automation as required by designPressure, temperature, fluid, leakage, materials and operation
Emergency shutdown valveManaging flow within process pipingIsolation, control, protection or automation as required by designPressure, temperature, fluid, leakage, materials and operation
Hygienic actuated valveManaging flow within process pipingIsolation, control, protection or automation as required by designPressure, temperature, fluid, leakage, materials and operation

Before selection

Information to define

  1. 1Valve torque
  2. 2Actuator type and supply
  3. 3Fail position
  4. 4Travel time
  5. 5Ingress protection and hazardous area
  6. 6Feedback and control signal

Typical materials

Carbon steelStainless steelDuctile ironEngineering plastics

Typical connections

FlangedThreadedWeldedHygienic clampPolymer socket

Typical media

ProcessWaterSteamChemicalsSlurry

Function

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Technical reference

Related standards

The exact edition and requirements must be checked against the project specification.

ISO 5211IEC 60529API 6DIEC 61508

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Engineering note

This page supports initial screening and does not replace engineering calculations, project specifications, manufacturer approval or design pressure-temperature checks.

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